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How to get fromWatford to Ilfordby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Ilford by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Ilfordtrain train Elizabeth
    53 min
    £12–57

  2. Line 142 bus, line 221 bus, line 123 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Edgware Bus Stationbus bus 142
    2. Take the bus from Edgware Bus Station to Turnpike Lane Stationbus bus 221
    3. Take the bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus 123
    3h 9m
    £4–65

  3. Line 142 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Stanmore Stationbus bus 142
    2. Take the bus from Stanmore Station to Red Lion Squarebus bus N98
    3. Take the bus from Procter Street to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus N25
    3h
    £6

  4. Drive 27.9 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Ilfordcar car 27.9 mi
    38 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watford to Ilfordtaxi taxi 27.9 mi
    38 min
    £65–85

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Watford station to Farringdon stationsubway subway Metropolitan
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Ilfordtrain train Elizabeth
    1h 15m
    £22–62

Watford to Ilford by subway and train

Calendar398Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Watford, England and Ilford, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Ilford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Ilford / Chapel Road via Stanmore Station, Red Lion Square, and Procter Street in around 3h.

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